Sajid LHESSANI
@sajidlhessani
AI strategist with 7+ years in data engineering and analytics.
What I'm looking for
I am an AI strategist with over 7 years of experience in data engineering and financial analytics, specializing in Python and SQL. My career highlights include developing and managing real-time trading algorithms that achieved a remarkable $40 million in monthly volume and designing AI trading bots that handle $5 million in assets under management. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to innovate and optimize mobility solutions.
Throughout my career, I have successfully enhanced trading performance, expanded global reach, and optimized team efficiency. I have managed teams of engineers and developed scalable cloud infrastructures, ensuring the delivery of high-quality results. My experience spans various roles, including co-founding a regulated hedge fund and leading AI-driven trading strategies, which have significantly impacted the financial landscape.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Data Science Education
Python & AI for Finance Online Educator
Jan 2021 - Present (4 years 6 months)
Created and scaled a full-stack educational platform focused on algorithmic trading and AI, reaching over 5,000 students across 113 countries. Authored more than 30 published articles and developed a YouTube channel with over 500k views on algorithmic trading topics.
Entrepreneurship Experience
Hot Tea Podcast Studio
Oct 2024 - Jun 2025 (8 months)
Successfully launched a physical business in Bali, Indonesia, and managed its sale in May 2025. Oversaw the hiring and management of a diverse team of 6 employees, including both French and Indonesian staff.
Co-Founder & CTO
AlgoForce
Aug 2022 - Mar 2024 (1 year 7 months)
Co-founded and successfully scaled a regulated hedge fund with $80M AUM, specializing in AI-based trading strategies. Developed proprietary ML-driven trading strategies for crypto and FX markets, and built scalable cloud infrastructure on AWS for live model deployment.
Founder & CEO
SLH Science Consulting
Mar 2022 - Mar 2023 (1 year)
Designed and deployed AI trading bots on FTX and Binance, managing $5M AUM and achieving $40M in monthly volume. Developed AWS-based risk analytics and portfolio engines for clients in Dubai and Mexico, and built market-making bots and real-time arbitrage detection systems.
Assistant Manager-Analytics & Modelling
Deloitte UK
Aug 2019 - Jul 2021 (1 year 11 months)
Delivered Python-based analytics solutions for Tier-1 banking clients in the UK and EU, developing stress testing models and cash-flow simulations for regulatory compliance. Directed the end-to-end development of a Monte Carlo engine for credit risk exposure and constructed dashboards using Power BI and Tableau.
Senior Associate
Deloitte UK
Jan 2019 - Jul 2019 (6 months)
Built data visualization and statistical models for banking clients, supporting the development and testing of statistical models (PD, LGD, EAD) for major UK banks. Utilized SQL and Python for data cleaning, transformation, and analysis of large datasets, and created automated data validation scripts.
Data Scientist
BNP Paribas Fortis
Oct 2018 - Dec 2018 (2 months)
Automated FX risk reports using Python, implementing Monte Carlo and stochastic models to replace legacy Excel tools. Built custom dashboards using internal BNP tools for risk leadership and advised team leads on transitioning analytics stack from Excel to Python.
Data Scientist
Banco Santander
Jul 2018 - Aug 2018 (1 month)
Conducted regression and classification model comparisons, including logistic, SVM, and Random Forest, to model real-world consumer behavior. Delivered a predictive analytics toolkit using R for internal business teams and presented insights on customer segmentation and attrition risk to senior managers.
Research And Development Scientist
VINCI Grand Projet
Jan 2017 - Aug 2017 (7 months)
Led a $190K R&D program focused on studying durability indicators for offshore viaduct concrete, building statistical models to assess long-term material performance. Presented findings to international engineers for certification and validation, and managed interdisciplinary teams and vendor budgets.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
INSA Toulouse
Master of Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering
Acquired theoretical and practical knowledge in calculation and design for major civil engineering structures and buildings, mastering modern tools for numerical simulation. Focused on modeling and design of structures in prestressed concrete, composite materials, wood, and reinforced concrete, including exceptional engineering structures like dams and nuclear cooling towers.
Hult International Business School
Master of International Business, International Business
Specialized in market strategy, international finance, and business analytics. Led team projects on market competitiveness analysis and sales forecasting, applying Excel, Power BI, and Python for real-world business case studies. Completed electives focused on digital transformation and data-driven decision-making.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
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